Academic Job Opportunities
Assistant Teaching Professor in Statistics
Applications are invited for a non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor position in Statistics. This is a full-time position with a 9-month service period (September 16 – June 15), commencing no earlier than September 16, 2025. Candidates appointed to this position will teach at both introductory and advanced levels and demonstrate strong teaching and mentoring skills and a thoughtful and modern approach to statistical pedagogy.
The Department of Statistics at the University of Washington (UW) is a nationwide leader in statistical research and education. The successful candidate will join a growing group of over 25 full-time faculty members who are deeply involved in growing and diversifying the data science and statistics curriculum offered by the department.
All UW faculty members engage in teaching, scholarship, and service. Duties of this position include undergraduate teaching in statistics and data science, together with related department activities such as course coordination and supervision of teaching assistants, and departmental service. Candidates are encouraged to review the UW statistics course catalog (http://www.washington.edu/students/crscat/stat.html) and identify courses they would be qualified to teach as part of their cover letter. Interested and qualified candidates may also have opportunities to engage in course development and redesign, as well as in some aspects of graduate education.
The initial appointment is for three years, with the possibility of renewal. Our goal is to recruit a strong candidate who will build a long and successful career that advances the teaching mission of the department. Promotion to higher academic ranks (Associate/Full Teaching Professor) will be assessed based on departmental and college criteria.
Washington State Law requires that this ad list a binding salary range. The base salary range for this position will be \$7,778 - \$11,000 per month on a 9-month basis (\$70,002 - \$99,000 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
Lecturer Part-Time - Temporary
Applications are invited for a Lecturer Part-Time - Temporary position in the Department of Statistics at the University of Washington.
This appointment is for a part-time temporary position, with either a quarterly (September 16 - December 15 for Autumn quarter, December 16 - March 15 for Winter quarter, or March 16 - June 15 for Spring quarter) or a 9-month (September 16 - June 15) service period, depending on departmental needs.
The primary duties of a Lecturer Part-Time - Temporary are instructional. Specifically, for this position, the successful applicant will be expected to teach one or more classes at the Undergraduate or Graduate levels, depending on departmental needs.
The base salary range for this position will have a full-time monthly salary range of \$8,000 - \$10,500 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
Statistics Graders and Tutors
Applications are invited for Graders and Tutors in the Department of Statistics at the University of Washington.
These are hourly appointments open to both undergraduate and graduate students. Appointments are made on a quarterly basis. Current pay rates can be found here.
Graders provide diverse services as course assistants. Duties typically include grading student papers and examinations, consultation with instructors and other duties as assigned.
Tutors provide support and guidance to further undergraduate Statistical education in all introductory Statistics courses. For more information on this program, please visit this page.
Research Papers
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